Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
Downtown is a ghost town now. The office buildings are mostly vacant. The Metra trains bringing in commuters are nearly empty, still, three months after the ‘stay at home’ order. Most of the storefronts are still partially boarded up, the courts are closed, and everyone who works from home is *dreading* returning to the office. Meanwhile, Cabelas in the suburbs are so busy that they are running low on camping gear and they are out of fishing bobbers. Everyone wants to fish and enjoy the fresh air! We all just accepted being crammed into the gross elevators and office buildings… Read more »